There are 6 ways to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane DUR - UTT
3h 38mR 3,450–5,844Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Airport to Port Shepstonebus
- Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus 17202
7h 46mR 735–924Taxi to Richards Bay, fly
- Take the taxi from Durban-Airport-DUR to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
- Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane RCB - UTT
6h 29mR 4,338–9,855Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Durban-DUR to Mthatha437.2 km
6h 4mDrive 437.2 km
- Drive from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthathacar 437.2 km
6h 4mR 978–1,412Fly Durban Airport to King Mswati III International Airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport, fly
- Fly from Durban Airport to King Mswati III International Airportplane
- Fly from King Mswati III International Airport to Johannesburg Airportplane
- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane JNB - UTT
5h 26m
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 700 - R 950 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs R 3 400 - R 6 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Durban Airport and arriving at Mthatha via Umzikhulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Durban Airport (DUR) and Mthatha is 329 km. The road distance is 437.2 km.
The best way to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs R 700 - R 950.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha, including transfers.
Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha bus services, operated by Margate Coaches, depart from Durban Airport station.
The best way to get from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs R 3 400 - R 6 000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 700 - R 950 and takes 7h 46m.
Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha bus services, operated by Margate Coaches, arrive at Port Shepstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha is 437 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Durban Airport (DUR) to Mthatha.
What companies run services between Durban Airport (DUR), South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
Airlink and Safair fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Airport to Mthatha via Port Shepstone and Umzikhulu in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,300–6,000
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Mthatha Airport via Nelspruit, Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,300–6,000
Flights from Richards Bay to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 3,200–8,500
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Mthatha Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 2,200–4,200
- Phone
- +27 39 312 1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- margatecoach.co.za
Bus from Durban Airport to Port Shepstone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- R 240–280
- Schedules at
- margatecoach.co.za
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Umzikhulu to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Durban-DUR to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Estimated price
- R 1,000–1,300
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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